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May
Is It Bad To Let My Dog Lick My Cuts. I can recognize a wound that has been licked the instant I see it. But instinct can be biologically based and often serves a purpose. In dog packs licking also serves as a sign of submission to more dominant members of the pack. Like most animal activities wound licking has its roots in behavior that would be beneficial under different circumstances.
In dog packs licking also serves as a sign of submission to more dominant members of the pack. The biggest risk of allowing dogs to lick human wounds is infection. But lets get real that was 2050 years ago. I sure dont and do not let my dog lick me at all even though we have a great bond. But when dogs and cats are truly injured allowing them to lick their wounds can do more harm than good. It is important to make sure your dog has been fully dewormed and checked by the veterinarian.
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I can recognize a wound that has been licked the instant I see it. Were taught at an early age that getting bitten by a dog could be bad news especially when it comes to rabies but dog licks didnt come with the. But lets get real that was 2050 years ago. As a kid I let my dog lick scrapes and cuts all the time. Chances are you have seen plenty of people letting a dog lick their hands or face or even sharing an ice cream with their dog so is there any big deal about a dog licking a dish that will be eventually washed. However it is rare to get an infection from a dog lick.